A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4719492 Details
Epoch: 218 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 9135246 epoch_slot_no: 322446 block_no: 4719315 slot_leader_id: 4571896 size: 719 time: 2020-09-21 15:18:57 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c9556292a7a42e09e98361fc93f49e65309b366ab13dcfa3a51be803d715d11Block Operator
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